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Yesterday was spent moving tree trunks, that had been cut down last winter. Per usual, I did over do it when moving them. Almost every one of those tree trunks needed 2 people to move them! And, of course, they all needed to be hauled about 200 yards! First we had to pull and tug to get them clear of any over growing brush. Then we loaded them into Dio's truck. Don't forget the unloading, too! There were 4 truck loads, all together....yes, I over did it!
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By the time we were done, I was exhausted and my wrist hurt. But it is done! Now we are ready for our annual Yule Bonfire! 🔥

Since moving all of that wood, I have taken it easy on my wrist. I even skipped some of my PT, just to give it a break....figuratively speaking, of course!
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. It's fine now, well......as good as it was before moving all of those logs!
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That bonfire is going to be so big, that you may be able to see it in the UK!!!
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Now that it's done, I'm looking forward to our annual Yule celebration. "When" we celebrate is not always actually on Yule, but we try to get to as close as possible...it will depend on the weather.

Our celebration will start early in the morning, when Dio lights up the pile of wood. We will spend the whole day tending to the fire, pushing the end pieces of wood to the middle, etc. While we sit around and watch the fire, we will drink adult beverages. It is the one day a year that I will probably over indulge. 🍸 Once the fire goes down enough that we can get closer to it, we will roast hot dogs and marshmallows. We do this every year, but usually our fires are not this big!!! LOL. Hopefully it will be out by the time we go in for the night!

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Today was another "leaf blowing" day....parts of the yard are buried under 6 inches of leaves. It's a bit frustrating. as the wind keeps shifting, but I go the bulk of them moved well away from the house and workshop. Perhaps, in another couple of weeks, 99% of them will have fallen from the trees, and one more "session" should be it for the year.
 
Another what we did day.

Hubby had doctor appointment at 8:30 a.m.
After that we stopped at CVS to see if we could get our booster shots.
Got that done ,, back home to walk the dog & get something to eat.

Such a bright,mild day,, I suggested we take a drive to Kinzua Dam.
After reading about how the drought is affecting the Mississippi River,.
Wanted to see how low the water at the local dam was.

it's low but water is still being released from it.
We drove over where we used to launch our boat .
Only one boat ramp was usable.

Took a long slow drive through part of the Allegheny Forest.
Very few people were traveling those roads.
 
On my early walk around 6:30 walked half way down my street, temp was 55 no wind was refreshiing,came back to water a couple plants in our community garden
This morning, I'm going with other Canopy of Neighbor members{am member/ volunteer} to Kleinhans Music Hall home of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Once month they have a Fri 10:30 am concert featuring a different theme,today's is 1920's jazz from Paris, London,Chicago, with music of Irving Berlin, Edith Piaf, Josephine Baker.Its free for Canopy members, last time I went was in April had a wonderful time
The rest of my day take advantage of the unseasonable warm temps {today 70} take an afternoon walk,read NYT,my book
 
We have been having the most beautiful weather! The other day we went into town. Our excuse was to go to the library to get season 2 of Yellowstone (it was already out), but really we just wanted to walk at the park. We saw Chelveston and her buddies while we were there!
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Today I'm not planning on doing a lot. We have to get up extra early tomorrow, for an early party at the roller rink. I expect to have another busy weekend, so today is "rest" day. Probably end up watching a movie or reading my book.
 
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Yesterday I did something that I haven’t done in a very long time….got rid of expired food items.
I don’t use a lot of canned goods…..went through those, most of which, gone.
My baking supplies…..haven’t baked for a very long time…..surprised how much I had, expired…..gone…..with replace with small sizes of those goods.
Came across a bottle of olive oil which I haven’t opened as yet……WOW…..had a SHOCK…..did you know 1 table spoon is 126 calories, and 22% fat.
I think I bought it because, I see so many recipes and cooking shows, that use the oil, here and there and everywhere…..it’s gone.

Gave my floors an extra good going over.
Did 3 loads of laundry, caught up with now.

Today, sadly, going to give my sandals a scrub, and put them away, get out warmer footwear, and get out a warmer coat out to wear when I go out.
 
The carpet cleaner is coming later this morning. Yay! Haven't had them done since shortly before the pandemic started and they show it. o_O
Not babysitting today so it's a great opportunity to catch up on some business chores. With any luck I'll have the energy to slog through some of the huge piles of paperwork on my desk. :eek:
 
Dug my boots out of the closet, got my thick socks out of the, well, thick sock basket, put my warm sweatpants on, shirt, sweater with hood, coat, mittens, phone, got my walker, put trash sack on walker, and grabbed my keys.

I am now exhausted.

And I still have to walk to the dumpster with the trash. 🤦🏻‍♀️
You're exercise routine puts me to shame! 😢. I guess I just don't have your energy! (wink!)

I'm seriously thinking of ways that we can soup-up your walker with a moter. You could terrorize the neighborhood. I can just hear you laughing, now! 😂😂😅😅😆😆
 
Beautiful sunny day, but chilly at 50 deg F.. 10 deg C.... forecast is for heavy rain again over the weekend, as tho' the flooding hasn't done enough damage this week..:rolleyes:..my poor DD has had a week of it.. she got a puncture this week.. and now the roof in her new house is leaking... :(

I decided I ought to go and get the monthly groceries today while the sun shone given the forecast for rain... so I went to Costco and Tesco.. both of those stores are in different towns.. and then on the return home I went to yet another town, to yet another store.. all supermarkets.. and none sell the same things that I wanted.

Filled the tank up at Costco.. still 10p a litre cheaper than any of the garages..

Got home an hour before dark, and it took me exactly an hour to portion and freeze all the meat .. and the Dinner Rolls... all of it should last at least a month .. My back is killing me.. !!
 
Yesterday I did something that I haven’t done in a very long time….got rid of expired food items.
I don’t use a lot of canned goods…..went through those, most of which, gone.
My baking supplies…..haven’t baked for a very long time…..surprised how much I had, expired…..gone…..with replace with small sizes of those goods.
Came across a bottle of olive oil which I haven’t opened as yet……WOW…..had a SHOCK…..did you know 1 table spoon is 126 calories, and 22% fat.
I think I bought it because, I see so many recipes and cooking shows, that use the oil, here and there and everywhere…..it’s gone.

Gave my floors an extra good going over.
Did 3 loads of laundry, caught up with now.

Today, sadly, going to give my sandals a scrub, and put them away, get out warmer footwear, and get out a warmer coat out to wear when I go out.
Good for you!!!! I recently cleaned out my canned goods, when found a leaker. Now my cabinets are mostly empty, and I love it!!! I'm using up what I have, and storing less...it's a good feeling!

Happy cleaning!
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I was "thinking about" going to the pool today, but I think I'll put it off until next week. It takes me a while to change direction or develop new habits these days. Letting something simmer at the back of my mind seems to be a necessary step.

So, aside from the usual (exercise, housework, etc.), I'll research trivia questions and travel info.
 
@hollydolly It was 7:23 when I posted that last night. I didn't respond because...I'd gone to bed🛏️! Rinse and repeat for tomorrow's schedule. Then off on Sunday.

It's a perfectly beautiful day again. Actually, it was so warm sitting on the patio with a cup of coffee that I had to come inside. This nice fall weather is supposed to last at least until next Wednesday. I can handle it:)
 
Came across a bottle of olive oil which I haven’t opened as yet……WOW…..had a SHOCK…..did you know 1 table spoon is 126 calories, and 22% fat.
I think I bought it because, I see so many recipes and cooking shows, that use the oil, here and there and everywhere…..it’s gone.
 

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